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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1937
Page
4
Publication details for The Winchester Evening Star list editor and office info, daily schedule, subscription rates, advertising charges, memorials and display ad rules, plus national advertising reps and AP membership.
A biblical verse from Malachi 3 17 emphasizes the Lord’s special care for those who serve him and his promise to spare and honor them on the day of judgment.
The vicar travels to France to perform a religious wedding for his former king while the public launches a $25,000 fundraising drive. Destruction of pictures seems unlikely to change the resolve as memories of Edward endure under pressure.
Public health authorities push for pre marriage physical exams to curb social diseases with physician certificates for licenses. Wisconsin extends to women. Oregon debated and died in 1937. Delaware, Indiana, Maryland and Rhode Island run free clinics. 43 states require disease reporting. $642339 federal funds allocated for venereal disease control.
A Covington Virginia column mocks Britain's handling of news about the Duke of Windsor and public interest in psychology. It questions government restraint on royal issues and media attitudes as Americans react to foreign reporting.
Newport News Daily Press assesses the closeness of John L. Lewis to President Roosevelt, noting Lewis's campaign contributions and support for strikers. The piece argues government inaction allowed lawlessness in auto and steel strikes, blaming both Lewis and the administrations for tolerating rebellion.
Richmond Times-Dispatch reports Governor Earles backs Roosevelt for 1940 and ties to New York Times notes of a growing movement in Pennsylvania led by John L. Lewis. It argues Roosevelt tolerates labor strikes while targeting corporate leaders, contrasting booster aims with the CIO chief.
The Reuss Fire company earned $200 for having the largest best appearing group at the Fireman's convention in Hagerstown Maryland. Roosevelt and Garner were unanimously renominated to lead the Democratic National Ticket. Thomas Baldridge will succeed Stanley Barr at Warner Bros Theatre Interests now in Norfolk. Leo Nizer a University football star from West Virginia dies in a Charleston West Virginia beer garden brawl.
Democrats reconvene at convention hall facing uncertainty while Governor Roosevelt's faction advances. Senator Glass of Virginia questions the New York two thirds rule they retreated on. A major blaze destroys Inskip Hall in Moorefield West Virginia housing city offices and theater. A Chamber of Commerce drive urges merchants to close at 5 PM in summer. Ernest Smith flies toward Honolulu in a race with Army pilots close behind. The Handley yearbook wins statewide bronze prize.
A quarter century ago the B & O Railways competed to transport the largest number of passengers. Roosevelt warned against a third party if Wilson were renominated. Lem Perry faced a theft accusation after a county youth and police involvement, despite his clean record. Winchester utility values total 87000 dollars with 307 dollars to the state, per city auditor J. E. Correll.
Forty years past a small colored boy’s wheel hit Brook Hodgson’s horse causing laughter from Main Street loafers. Railroad officials note boys still throw rocks at trains near town outskirts while residents of Market and Cecil streets seek a new community pump to replace the old one that pumps dirty water.
On June 28 1919 the Treaty of Versailles is signed marking the formal end of World War I and setting terms for peace. Delegates from Allied powers gather in Paris to approve the agreement including reparations and territorial provisions.
Richmond News Leader notes Joe Louis earned 110000 of a 715000 gate and suspects Uncle Sam will take a large share. The piece suggests Louis must renegotiate purses, training begins anew, and hints at lessons from Jack Johnson on managing finances and fame in New York.
George A. Ebersole of Stephenson Virginia praises Senator Byrd for backing a constitutional amendment to tax exempt securities and government employees. He argues 60 billion dollars in tax exempt securities and 6 million federal state and local workers including pensioners should pay income tax. He invites readers to express support through the press.
A compilation of quick factual Q and A on diverse topics. It covers baseball college attendance, the 1892 Populist vote, whiskey consumption in 1936, aircraft engine lifespans, Washington visitors to the Museum, fox speed, who coined war to end war, galachat, Heine’s illness, Bach’s counterpoint mastery, khaki first use, levirate marriage, rebellion versus revolution, Baden Powell pronunciation, high school sciences, vicuna domestication, coal fire in southeast Colorado, and Floyd Gibbons Sahara trip.
Washington notes a three official fishing expedition by Bureau of Fisheries Navy Intelligence and State Department staff heading to Seattle then Alaska. The trip intersects with Japanese activity on Alaskan shores, Senate hearings on foreign fishing, and a push to curb alleged salmon and crab trade, while tax and unemployment concerns loom at home.
Sandy and Marcia begin a romance sparked by Grandma’s meddling as Sandy visits a coastal home. Grandma’s scheme leads to a budding partnership in business and a growing attraction, with Sandy planning expansion in advertising while Marcia proves a witty, capable listener.
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